Oct 31st, 2008 · Since the financial crisis, the Securities and Exchange Commission and members of Congress have been examining the financial regulatory environment. Some people in the financial industry seem to be excited about the idea of new regulations. They think new regulations could lead to more business and more jobs.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Solar panels are this season's must-have construction accessory in Southern California. But there's a regulatory roadblock. Green boosters say one more state rule needs to change if solar is going to be anything bigger than a flash in the pan.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are ready to start writing new rules for the financial industry. It's a process that's expected to take many months, and it began with a hearing Tuesday by the House Financial Services Committee.
Sep 16th, 2008 · The financial crisis on Wall Street has made its way into the presidential campaign. Both major party nominees are taking stances on how they would manage the turmoil. On Monday, Republican presidential nominee John McCain blamed the problems on a broken regulatory system and corporate greed. He said the fundamentals of the economy are at risk.
Jul 9th, 2008 · The Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of credit rating agencies has uncovered numerous problems. It's the first time the SEC had the regulatory power to review the performance of the nation's largest credit rating firms, including Moody's and Standard and Poor's.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · Wachovia Corp. said Monday it is ousting Chief Executive Officer Ken Thompson. The fourth largest U.S. bank is reeling from an ill-fated purchase of a big mortgage lender, and it faces legal and regulatory troubles.
Mar 30th, 2008 · Should the Fed have more regulatory authority? What is the economic impact of a lack of consumer confidence? Nariman Behravesh, chief economist and executive vice president of Global Insight, offers his thoughts.
Mar 21st, 2008 · Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin says policymakers must examine the series of events and regulatory failures that led to the current credit crisis to prevent a reoccurrence.